Episódios

  • Caleb & Kelsea Yetton -Episode 564 - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Listen HereNo One Knows Me Like You, the latest release from The Rock Music—a collective of Spirit-led, Christ-centered worshippers flourishing for more than two decades as a ministry of The Rock Church in Salt Lake City—is set to bow October 4. Spotlighting longtime group members Caleb & Kelsea Yetton, the five-song EP draws thematic inspiration from the title track, a soaring pop anthem produced by Carter Frodge (Newsboys, The Afters) and written by The Rock Music’s Caleb Yetton and Steele Croswhite along with acclaimed singer/songwriter Joel Vaughn. The No One Knows Me Like You EP also showcases two originals penned by Caleb & Kelsea Yetton and led by Kelsea—“Holy Savior,” an intimate, low-fi worship ballad, and the impassioned “Revolution Medicine." Rounding out the project, The Rock Music delivers signature renditions of renowned favorites “All Hail King Jesus” and “You’re Beautiful,” songs with deep meaning to the collective's Salt Lake City congregation as well as the Yetton family. “There are two messages that I hope resonate with listeners,” Caleb Yetton says of the title-track and overarching theme of the EP. “First, we are fully known by God and fully loved. Because of the love and grace of Jesus, we have a home in Him, and we drink the Living Water that quenches our thirst for belonging. Secondly, we are not alone in feeling misunderstood, unknown or insecure. As we have played 'No One Knows Me Like You' in our worship services and unpacked the idea behind it, people are impacted by the message. The enemy would have us believe we are the only ones who are messed up or lonely, but that is not true. We all need Christ's love to heal us.”

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain onJuly 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazinehttps://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • William Willimon Changes His Mind -Episode 563 - Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) In his new book Changing My Mind: The Overlooked Virtue for Faithful Ministry, Professor William H. Willimon narrates some of the twists and turns in his own journey as a pastor. The context of ministry continually changes, the surrounding culture changes, and a living God demands constant movement and change. So, the book argues, pastors and preachers must be prepared to change! Some of the current assumptions about how to persevere in ministry need to be questioned. What ideas and approaches do we need to change, in ourselves and in our ministries? And how, exactly, do we change our minds and practices, when we're called to be steady, stable, and sure? The book consists of guidance from an older, experienced pastoral leader to other pastoral leaders, especially young and new ones. Willimon frames the material around the ways he has changed his mind and offers crucial ways that he once thought about ministry compared and contrasted with how he thinks now. He depicts the pastoral vocation as requiring adaptation and revision by its practitioners. Along the way, the book includes conversations with First and Second Timothy as the precursor of this book, an older, experienced pastor (Paul) offering advice to a young, unseasoned pastor (Timothy).

    William H. Willimon is professor of the practice of Christian ministry at Duke Divinity School and a retired United Methodist Church bishop. A widely published author, preacher, and teacher of preachers, Willimon has written more than eighty books, many of which have been translated into many languages and have sold over a million copies. He is the author of Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation (Abingdon), The Gospel for the Person Who Has Everything (Paraclete Press), Leading with the Sermon: Preaching as Leadership (Fortress Press), and Aging: Growing Old in the Church (Baker Academic), among others.

    For twenty years Willimon served as dean of Duke Chapel and professor of Christian ministry at Duke Divinity School. He has served congregations in Georgia and South and North Carolina and is a retired bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain onJuly 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazinehttps://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Estão a faltar episódios?

    Clique aqui para atualizar o feed.

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Randall Goodgame & Scripture Hymnal- Episode 562

    THE SCRIPTURE HYMNAL (RABBIT ROOM PRESS, OCT. 21)

    100 word-for-word Bible passages set to original musicConceived and written by acclaimed singer/songwriter and family content creator Randall Goodgame, along with contributions from a diversity of award-winning writers, including Ellie Holcomb, Ginny Owens, Andrew Osenga, Taylor Leonhardt, Dwan Hill and Ben Shive, among others.Newly minted songs designed to help make the Bible more accessible to all ages for both corporate worship and family devotional experiences.

    Randall Goodgame Shares About The Scripture Hymnal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjh8YM7fEB4

    ABOUT RANDALL GOODGAME Randall Goodgame is a Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter and founder of the world-renowned Slugs & Bugs family music series. Hailed by CCMMagazine.com as “…the greatest thing to happen to children’s music in a generation,” Goodgame has 15 albums to his credit and has contributed to numerous additional recordings. He has also penned songs for Caedmon's Call, Andrew Peterson, Jason Gray, Jill Phillips, and Veggie Tales, among others. Following the 2007 release of Goodgame’s Slugs & Bugs & Lullabies, a collaboration with Andrew Peterson, the Slugs & Bugs brand quickly became among the most revered and critically lauded series in Christian family entertainment. The collection boasts 10 albums, including the popular Sing the Bible series, and has amassed millions of streams. Goodgame is also the author of four children’s picture books (B&H Kids), and he co-created and starred in the 26-episode Slugs & Bugs Show, a unique streaming series available via RightNow Media and home video.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain onJuly 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazinehttps://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Lou Diamond Phillips - Episode 561 Welcome To The Neighborhood/ Voices In My Head Crossover

    This week I am featuring a recent conversation that I had the chance to do live with Lou diamond Phillips at the Cincinnati comic Expo for my other podcast, Welcome to the Neighborhood: A Mister Rogers tribute podcast.

    Lou is not only a talented actor, writer, Director, and author, he is also one of the kindest people I have ever had the chance to meet. I hope you will enjoy this brief, but Rich conversation that we had together and Cincinnati, Ohio just a couple of weekends ago.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain onJuly 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazinehttps://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Halloween Be Thy Name - Episode 560 Welcome To The Neighborhood/ Voices In My Head Crossover

    A Holy Reflection on Halloween

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)

    Episode 559: Like A Child

    A reflection on the Kingdom of God and how we enter it.

    you have probably heard Springfield Ohio mentioned quite a bit in the news lately. Well, I live in Springfield and that's what this episode is about.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 558: Haitian Scapegoats in Springfield Ohio

    you have probably heard Springfield Ohio mentioned quite a bit in the news lately. Well, I live in Springfield and that's what this episode is about.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 557: Actor Greg Allan Martin

    Welcome back to Voices In My Head, the podcast where we dive deep into conversations with fascinating people from the worlds of music, faith, film, and beyond. I’m your host, Rick Lee James, and today, we have a very special guest joining us—Greg Allan Martin. Greg is here to talk about the exciting new series *Shadrach*, the latest original production from Great American Pure Flix and AFFIRM Originals. This heartwarming family series, created by Holly Goldberg Sloan and directed by Sean McNamara, follows the journey of a young girl named Anna Wilson and a remarkable horse named Shadrach, who changes the lives of everyone around him.

    Premiering this summer, Shadrach is one of the most anticipated shows in the faith-based, family-friendly streaming space, and it's already making waves. We'll be exploring the inspiration behind the series, what it was like working with a fantastic cast and crew, and what viewers can look forward to in this uplifting and adventurous show. So, sit back, relax, and join us for a great conversation with Greg Allan Martin on Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast).

    You can find Greg Allan Martin’s EPK HERE.

    The SHADRACH series Info Sheet HERE.

    SHADRACH Trailer: https://f.io/KE_0dKDn

    Greg Allan Martin Stills from SHADRACH HERE.

    Greg Allan Martin Clips from SHADRACH HERE.

    Greg Allan Martin Headshot HERE

    SHADRACH Press Release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/great-american-pure-flix-announces-fourth-original-series-this-year-affirm-originals-shadrach-starring-livi-birch-and-cale-ferrin-streaming-july-25-302154253.html

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 556: sustaining, healing, reconciling, guiding

    Good Day Everyone,

    This week you get to hear one of my class assignments. Episode 556: sustaining, healing, reconciling, guiding.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You DoUp on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 555: Showing Up Is Not A Failure

    Good Day Everyone,

    A devotional thought today on prayerfulness and showing up.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 554

    Good Day Everyone,

    I wonder if the time has passed for this particular outlet because I cannot keep up a regular release schedule with the podcast. Let me know what you think.

    Email: [email protected]

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 553: Kenny & Claire

    Pointing listeners to the Hope of Christ amidst life’s troubles, critically acclaimed husband/wife folk duo Kenny & Claire are set to bow their full-length debut, Upon the Storm, July 19. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Mitch Dane (Brandon Heath, JJ Heller), the 12-track set showcases four freshly penned originals and eight modern renditions of enduring hymns.

    The album’s title-cut, a stirring take on William Cowper’s 18th century hymn “God Moves in a Mysterious Way,” features updated verses and a new arrangement by Kenny & Claireand Mitch Dane. "God Moves (Upon the Storm)" carries deep meaning for the couple following Kenny’s struggle with a brain tumor as well as a life-altering chronic illness diagnosis.

    Hallmarked by thoughtful, organic arrangements firmly anchored in a folk/Americana soundscape, Upon the Storm also offers Kenny & Claire’s signature take on such classic hymns as “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus” and “Come Thou Fount,” among others, along with a uniquely emotive rendition of the popular Keith Getty and Stuart Townend-penned hymn, “In Christ Alone.” New selections including “Surely His Goodness,” “Have Mercy on Us” and “We Believe”—all written by Kenny & Claire and Mitch Dane—bridge the past and present with thematic consistency.

    ABOUT KENNY & CLAIRE

    Beginning their musical journey together in 2005—writing songs, performing and leading worship throughout the Carolinas—Kenny & Claire Hilliard were married in 2008 but paused their creative pursuits while Kenny attended seminary and the couple started a family. In 2015, during Kenny’s tenure as a senior pastor and worship leader in Asheville, North Carolina, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shortly after successful surgery to remove the tumor, Kenny received a second diagnosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome—a degenerative genetic disease that left him temporarily impaired. The couple embraced a return to music during Kenny’s recovery, founding a music teaching studio and further honing their songwriting craft by penning modern hymns for their home congregation.

    Known for their emotive acoustic/folk originals and organic revivals of theologically rich hymns of yesteryear, Kenny & Claire’s critically acclaimed debut EP, Are You Weary, released in 2021. In addition to participating in Getty Music’s prestigious International Hymn Writing Collective, the couple’s music has been highlighted by Under The Radar (UTR) and in The Rabbit Room’s New Music Roundup, and Claire was also named among “Ones to Watch” by the Nashville Songwriters Association (NSAI) in 2021. Kenny & Clairenow reside in the Nashville area with their three children, and they maintain an active touring ministry, leading worship and performing in numerous churches around the country each year.

    For further information or to request an interview with Kenny & Claire:

    Brian Smith • [email protected]

    Emily Kohl • [email protected]

    ----more----

    Contact Rick Lee James

    Email: [email protected]

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Sermons Week 3 - Whatever You Do to the Least of These

    Good Day Everyone,

    This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a sermon that I preached in August 2024. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This third week dives into the parable of the Sheep and the Goats from Matthew 25.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Sermons Week 2 - What Are You Doing Here?

    Good Day Everyone,

    This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a video of a sermon that I preached in July. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This second week asks the question, what are you doing here?

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Sermons Week 1 - Know Your S.T.U.F.

    Good Day Everyone,

    This week’s episode of the podcast is actually a video of a sermon that I preached in July. This is sermon one of three that I will be presenting here on Voices In My Head. This first week may sound a little bit familiar if you have listened to the podcast for a while. It is all about knowing your S.T.U.F (Sensations, Thoughts, Urges, Feelings). I hope it is a help to you.

    Also, I have a brand new song that I wrote, recorded, and released in less than a week. It comes out on Friday and is called, “Whatever You Do (to the Least of These).

    Make sure to watch for it wherever you stream music.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    Get the new song - Whatever You Do

    Up on the Mountain

    Also, Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Coming June 12, 2024New Single and Music Video Up on the Mountain Pre-Save The Song

    Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Episode 548: Know Your S.T.U.F.

    Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)

    PLUS SOME MUSIC NEWS

    On July 12th, I'll release a brand new track titled "Up on the Mountain."

    It would help me out a lot if you could follow this link and Pre-Save it on Spotify.

    Spotify Pre-Save · https://show.co/V1WCBm6

    We will be filming a music video for the song this weekend. The world premiere will air exclusively on the Catholic Faith Network on July 11th.

    Get ready to join me on this journey Up on the Mountain!

    Don't forget to swing by Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or your favorite streaming platform and hit those follow buttons! By hitting the follow button, you'll stay updated on my latest releases and show your support for my music! I can’t wait to meet you Up on the Mountain on July 12th.

    Blessings,

    Rick Lee James

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist with Author James F. McGrathComing June 11, 2024

    Book Description:

    For many, John the Baptist is a footnote in the gospels—Jesus’s unkempt forerunner. But if we look closer, John emerges as a fascinating and influential religious leader in his own right.

    Esteemed New Testament scholar James F. McGrath turns his critical eye to overlooked details in Scripture and long-neglected sources to discover who John the Baptist really was. McGrath covers the well-known events of John’s life, from his miraculous conception to his execution at the hands of Herod Antipas. Along the way, he introduces key context about John’s social and religious world that fleshes out John’s character. John becomes a rebel son of a priest. An innovator of ritual. A mentor of Jesus.

    McGrath also explores John’s far-reaching impact on the history of religion. Aside from his influence on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, John is also revered by the Mandaeans, the last extant gnostic sect, who consider themselves John’s faithful disciples. This fresh look at the life of John the Baptist will fascinate any reader interested in John, Jesus, and their dynamic world.

    ​​Editorial Reviews

    Review

    “Essential reading for all interested in Jesus’s spiritual formation as well as the later ‘parting of the ways’ between John’s teachings and Jesus’s, this highly accessible work walks us through a little-known story of a relationship that no one previously has brought to light with such clarity and insight.”

    —Nicola Denzey Lewis, Claremont Graduate University

    “Thanks to a fresh approach and many hypotheses for ancient questions, this book, which is readable like a novel, will create large—and lasting—ripples in scholarship as well as in the thinking and lives of its readers.”

    —Edmondo Lupieri, Loyola University

    “This is a creative, wide-ranging exploration that weaves together the Gospels and later writings to present a fresh view of John the Baptist. McGrath takes the reader on a journey to re-imagine a man who was not only the ‘Christmaker’ but also an influential prophet in his own right.”

    —Joan Taylor, professor of Christian origins and Second Temple Judaism, King’s College, London

    About the Author

    James F. McGrath is Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University.

    Get the Book: https://amzn.to/44Rotxp

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)

    Episode 546: Plan Toys VP Rudy Valenta

    About PLAN TOYS: Plan Toys Is More ThanJust A Toys Manufacturer.

    Back in 1981, seven university graduates came together with a shared mission of infusing the world with positivity. Vitool Viraponsavan , one of the strongest voices of the group, went on to establish PlanToys and has been inspiring children and families worldwide ever since. Today, PlanToys has branched out to Asia, America, Europe and Australia – bringing optimism, creativity and a passion for sustainability to communities all over. The fusion of these three things is also known as our “Sustainable Way,” which further includes our use of sustainable materials, manufacturing methods and mindset.

    Child Development is Our Focus.

    Enhance development for children.

    At PlanToys, sustainability and child development are our top priorities. By focusing on child safety and age milestones during design and production, our wooden toys enhance both physical and cognitive development.

    Green BusinessPractices areOur Forte.

    " We use leftover sawdust tocreate a new materialcalled PlanWood ”

    Sustainable world

    With a strong mission to create a sustainable world, PlanToys intentionally considers every single step of production in order to minimize environmental impact. This mission is implemented through the three pillars of PlanToys business, also known as our “Sustainable Way.” This includes Sustainable Material, Sustainable Manufacturing and Sustainable Mind.

    We are Passionate About Bettering Our Communities and Children.

    Nearly four decades of mindful business practices and close attention to product design makes PlanToys an unrivaled manufacturer of developmental toys. It is our hope that your little one not only grows in their ability to imagine and create with our wooden toys, but that they also grow closer to nature, better understand the importance of a green lifestyle and successfully develop along the way.

    Learn more at https://www.plantoys.com

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa

  • Voices In My Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 545: Mark D. Conklin

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARK BRINGSSCRIPTURE TO LIFE WITH MUSIC’S TOP NAMESGloria Gaynor, Rita Wilson, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Rhonda Vincent and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Among Star-Studded Guests

    Uniting a veritable who’s who of Gospel, soul and country music luminaries for a uniquely inspired collection of song and spoken word, The Gospel According to Mark is set for release May 17 from StowTown Records. Created by and featuring acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark D. Conklin, the project’s 12 standout musical collaborations are interwoven with 12 Scripture vignettes voiced by iconic songstress Gloria Gaynor. Produced by Conklin who also wrote or co-penned each musical selection and GRAMMY winner Mark Prentice, the project offers fresh perspective on the New Testament book of Mark, chronologically conveying the account of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. With Gaynor’s narrations anchoring every song, The Gospel According to Mark showcases musical contributions from renowned actress and singer Rita Wilson; internationally revered collegiate ensemble The Fisk Jubilee Singers; Gospel trailblazers The Fairfield Four; the “Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent; Southern Gospel leaders Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; GRAMMY-winning recording artist John Berry; and ‘80s country hitmaker T. Graham Brown, among many others. “While serving as the director of the GRAMMY Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, I had the privilege of sitting down with the legendary recording artist Gloria Gaynor in 2020,” Conklin recalls. “After spending time with her album and speaking with her about her unwavering dedication to the Lord, an awakening occurred within me. It ignited a long-dormant desire to embark on my own worship project dream I had put off for years.” “Later, as I edited the audio of my interview with Gloria for a podcast, it hit me like a bolt of lightning,” he adds. “I knew THAT voice, HER voice, was the one! To my great delight and surprise, she graciously agreed to join me on my musical journey, and I will be forever grateful.” “I’m so honored to have been asked to narrate The Gospel According to Mark and lend my voice to such an uplifting project that Mark D. Conklin has brought to life,” Gaynor shares. “To be part of such an amazing gathering of talent to share the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is truly a blessing for me.” The Gospel According to Mark is highlighted by lead single “The Greatest is Love,” which is now available on digital platforms. Featuring acclaimed recording artist Wendy Moten, a runner-up on NBC’s “The Voice," the retro rock 'n soul track embodies the nostalgic sounds of Memphis and Muscle Shoals. Additional album standouts include the Rita Wilson spotlight “Through the Storm”; “Oh, Lonely Day,” a stirring Good Friday anthem with vocal contributions from John Berry and Rhonda Vincent; and the soulful “Take This Cup” with The Fairfield Four, an emotive musical rendering of Jesus’ struggle in the Garden of Gethsemane. Conklin has also authored an exclusive devotional companion for The Gospel According to Mark. Unpacking scripturally-rooted insight behind each of the album’s 12 songs, the devotions present encouragement for daily living, reflective questions and directed prayers. ABOUT MARK D. CONKLINA genre-spanning music executive, recording artist, songwriter and producer, Mark D. Conklin’s music has appeared on Billboard’s country, blues and bluegrass charts, as well as on such hit TV shows as “Grey’s Anatomy” and in various national advertising campaigns. He served as host of the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center's three online conversation series: "Off the Record,” “Behind the Songs” and “Mini Masterclass." In this role, Conklin interviewed more than 200 artists, including Mary Wilson of the Supremes; Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey; DJ Khaled; BTS; Ellie Goulding; Luke Combs; and Kane Brown. Returning to his first love as a singer/songwriter, the New Jersey native released his roots-country EP, Starting Over, in 2020. ABOUT STOWTOWN RECORDSStowTown Records was founded in 2011 by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun and welcomed partners Landon Beene and Nate Goble in 2014. A powerhouse independent Gospel music label, StowTown is home to renowned pop/Inspirational artists David Phelps, Charles Billingsley, Cana's Voice, TaRanda Greene, Jody McBrayer and Tiffany Coburn, as well as acclaimed comedian Tim Lovelace, and some of Southern Gospel's biggest names, including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Doug Anderson, The Browns, The Erwins, Legacy Five, The Kramers, Sunday Drive, The Perrys, The Steeles, The Taylors, and Zane & Donna King. Distributed worldwide via Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records artists have garnered GRAMMY® nominations, multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases. A burgeoning leader in multi-genre entertainment, the company’s StowTown Worship imprint serves the Church with a diverse range of music and resources and features renowned genre pioneer The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir as its flagship artist. For further information visit: markdconklin.com, stowtownrecords.com, turningpointpr.com.Follow Conklin on Instagram and Facebook.

    ----more----10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp

    Instructions

    Visit

    https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com

    At checkout use code: 10off

    Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

    This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.

    Official Music Video:

    Web Site:

    https://rickleejames.com

    PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com

    SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing

    Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts

    Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892

    Endorsements:

    “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”

    -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/

    “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”

    –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)

    "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."

    -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)

    "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."

    -Mike Harland

    RICK LEE JAMES INFO

    Web Sites:

    https://www.rickleejames.com

    Get The Single:

    https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls

    More from Rick Lee James

    Shine A Light In The Darkness

    Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness

    Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:

    https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa